The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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The Wintermoon Coffee, with Moon Milk, was in a cup that featured Summer Moons signature logo.

Summer Moon Coffee Impresses Locals with Unique Flavors

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief September 9, 2019

Soothing dimmed lights shined through the hardwood ceiling creating a relaxed ambience that settled around me as I entered Summer Moon Coffee. Founded in 2002 in Austin, Summer Moon Coffee was opened...

It: Chapter 2 Does Terrifyingly Well

‘It: Chapter 2’ Does Terrifyingly Well

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor September 9, 2019

Almost 40 years have passed since Stephen King initially released his book, and two movie adaptations later, his terrifying franchise is as popular as ever. It: Chapter 2 is the highly anticipated sequel...

Watching fellow musicians open their squad letters, violinist and orchestra officer Anna Beatty 22 is hugged from behind by a friend.

Orchestra Hosts Annual Breakfast

Serena Manwani, Reporter September 7, 2019

The orchestra room was packed with many hungry musicians on Friday, Aug. 30 in the morning. The orchestra officers and directors were hosting their annual Welcome to Orchestra breakfast where there...

Students are enjoying diving into the pool and making a splash.  They feel like they are flying.

Orchestra Students Dive Into New Year with Pool Party

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2019

On Saturday, Aug. 24, orchestra students were invited to Anderson Mill Pool for an annual social event featuring games, music, food, and an opportunity to get acquainted with each other to kick off...

Niklas Stading 21 sings with the tenor and bass section in the combined rehearsal towards the end of the event.

Choir Students Find Harmony at Hill Country Choral Workshop

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor August 27, 2019

Westwood Choir sang their hearts out in the Hill Country Choral Workshop, which took place at Vista Ridge High School on Saturday, Aug. 24. The program was held to assist choir students from multiple...

Photo Courtesy of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s Album ‘Lover’ Touches Fans’ Hearts

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor August 25, 2019

Famous pop singer Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated album Lover on Friday, Aug. 23, which instantly excited many fans and received many positive reviews. It sounded like a combination of all...

Blinded by the Light does very well through its exceptional songs and relatable story. Photo Courtesy of Fathom Events

‘Blinded by the Light’ Shines in Theaters

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief August 12, 2019

It was 1987 in England and 16-year-old Javed, a British son of a Pakistani immigrant, couldn’t stop writing. He grew up in the midst of the turmoil of the segregation of Pakistani immigrants and his...

Hall Johnson energetically performs at Stubbs BBQ.

Lunar Vacation Shapes the Indie Music Genre

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief August 4, 2019

At 9:30 p.m. on a Saturday night, the local Stubb’s BBQ could be expected to be filled with hungry customers. Rather, the Downtown business has closed its restaurant services for the night and opened...

Spider-Man: Far From Home begins new successful era.

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’: A Successful Swing Into a New Era

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor July 9, 2019

After the massive work of cinematic history that was Avengers: Endgame, fans were anxious to see how Spider-Man: Far From Home would follow it up. Was it going to nice bit of humor and levity after the...

Students Linsy Stephen 22, Srilekha Cherukuvada 21, Abigail Dewhirst 21, and Emily Tran 21 pose for a picture outside of the music building after performing.

Band Students Compete at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief June 7, 2019

Musicians from all over Texas travelled to the University of Texas at Austin for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (TSSEC), in which they competed for a superior rating. Students who advanced from...

Andrew Stevens 20 plays piano and sings Your Song by Elton John.

Choir Holds Coffeehouse As Final Concert

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor May 16, 2019

The choir program, led by Head Director Andre Clark hosted a “Coffeehouse” for students on Friday, May 10 during both lunches. The students had the opportunity to sing for their friends and also...

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